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Last Couple Days Of Summer…

Jack — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 22:00:27 +0000

Although it’s already feeling Fall-like (It’s officially Fall Friday.) The kids are back in school, the weather has been cooler (especially at night) and the Halloween stores are all up and running (places like Target already have Christmas decorations out too!) I know many of you look forward to the change of the season and the beginning of the holiday craziness… But not me, I like the summer, the kids are out of school and available to play, the weather is warm and there’s just less stress.

There is still much going on around town. I already told you about the Pierce College Halloween Festival which runs now through Halloween. Speaking of Halloween, if you’re looking for a place to get costumes and really cool decorations check out Halloweentown in Burbank… It’s open year round, but obviously this is the time they really rock. My sister found this one, the final cemetery screening at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery is this weekend and they’re screening E.T.! Nothing like a movie under the stars, next to the dead stars! This is also a great time of the year to get out and ride your bike (not too hot, not to many tourists), this Sunday is the Folk Art Bike ride downtown… It’s a fun way to get some culture and get some exercise in. Also, The L.A. County Fair is still running… There’s never a bad time to have something deep-fried!

Stench and I (with occasional drive-by’s by Alina) continue on with the Podcast … We are on show #1110 or 46.25 days of non-stop podcast power!

I have Back To School Night tomorrow… I’m excited to meet the kids teachers and find out what they’ll be up to this year! Not so excited to see the Ex!

Rock on, Jack

Dadjack New Fall Season

Jack — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 17:20:27 +0000

As television rolls out the new fall season I thought it would be a good time to get back into blogging too! I have really slacked over the summer… Really since The Insana Quotient was canceled. I know so many of you can relate to being laid-off, down-sized, part of a staff reduction… or whatever other catch-phrase they’re currently using to cover that they have fired people. It’s no fun, the stress and worry weigh on you. For a long time now we’ve been hearing that things are getting better… I’m waiting, I’ll believe it when I see it. But I figured the blog need not wait any longer, so I’m going to do my best to update it regularly… even if I have nothing to say! (Luckily there is usually something for me to complain about.)

The only bright spot of being unemployed this summer was that I had a chance to spend a lot of extra time with the kids. I always enjoy time with my kids, but it seemed a little more important this summer… It was the last summer before they would both be in school, before they are both officially big kids. You want your kids to grow up and gain an excellent education… But it’s a little heart breaking to see your babies grow up and not need you as much as they once did. I know there are new and exciting things to come as they grow… But a part of me will always miss my little babies that I could hold against my chest and soothe their worries and pains away.

Rock on, Jack

Candy, Report Cards and Cookies…

admin — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 19:27:12 +0000

These are things that have been important in my life this week. Lucy’s school ended their candy bar sales drive today. On my end we did pretty good (I’m not sure how many her Mom moved), thanks to Angela and My Mom we sold 100… I don’t think I ever sold that many when I was a kid. I remember going door to door, by myself, trying to sell my candy bars… I wouldn’t let my kid do that in a million years!

Lucy had her “progress report” yesterday, her Mom and I attended, she did great. It’s always great to hear good stuff about your kid… But I already knew she’s a super star!

We always have baked goods at our house, I whipped up a batch of peanut butter chocolate chip cookies before the kids came over… Lucy declared them better than McDonald’s cookies, I almost cried, It is quite a honor in kid world to be better than Mc Donald’s!

I am kidless for half this weekend, I’m going to stop by Carey and Teresa’s going away party… For those of you who don’t know them, they are long time pod supporters, great people and resident’s of the porn capital of the U.S., and they are moving to Texas. They will be missed, I wish them the best on their new adventure’s!

The Pod in my opinion has been rocking lately… We are really having fun doing it! The new two-level system is in the works, there have just been some technical issues… But Angela Channel is all over it! Her dog, Edison, has been ill, so she’s been busy with that… Luckily her good dog, Emma, is doing fine! Feel better Edison.

Speaking of Angela, she would totally do this. Pitcher thrown curve ball. Less than 10 ladies loved him. At least he tried! Bing will fight him! It’s OK with me if they kill this guy! I happy he got a star, sad that he’s sick… he’s one of my favorites. Ladies love Iceland. Scary!

Rock On, Jack

Staying After School…

admin — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:57:27 +0000

Lucy and I ended up spending most of our Saturday at her school this weekend. She took part in a great free arts program they put on sponsored by CAA… She loved it. I was helping with the E-Waste collection… I saw electronics I had seen in years, it’s amazing the stuff we shove into the garage and forget about. It was really good to see that stuff get recycled instead of ending up in a dump somewhere.

Friday night we went and hung out at Panera… The kids will miss that place when I move, it’s our official hang out!

Sunday we took it easy and watched the Oscars at a friends house. I thought they were entertaining for what they are… I never go into awards shows with very high expectations.

Yesterday was Radio Club, it’s going so well. I can’t wait until I have their “show” to post, it will mean so much to them to have people listen to it.

Next weekend I’m already booked with kids birthday parties…. No one warns you before you have kids that your weekends will be consumed by other kids parties someday, but that’s exactly what happens!

I’m more amazed that the cable guy showed up on time. Just what you want to do: compare yourself to Barbie. Andy Richter speaks out. You can buy anything on Ebay. Seal meat. Runaway to get probed. Guilty plea in Letterman case. This is sad.

Rock on, Jack

It’s Officially The Holidays For Me

admin — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 02:09:38 +0000

Lucy had her holiday show at school today! She did a great job, that kid is a natural performer. Bing was excited to see his sister on stage… But that wore off and then he just wanted to play with my camera. My Mom was there to see Lucy rock and see her school for the first time. It was packed… no one misses their kid on stage belting out holiday classics.

Can you believe there are only 9 days until Christmas… Time flies when you’re having a crappy year! I guess it’s time to start thinking about 20-10… Hopefully it’s better for us all, although I hoped for that for ’09 too and that didn’t really pan out.

Rest in Peace Roy, he was one of my customers when I worked at the photo shop, he was always very kind and friendly, just a normal guy… A normal guy who happened to be a Disney.

That’s one overdue book! More fun in Mexico. This is disgusting. Do not hide your gun in the Christmas tree. Surfs up. Bad, Bad Santa! Speaking of Santa. Good News, Stretch has something to do in April! This is cool! Wow, 8 months. It was a win-win for him.

Rock On, Jack

Happy 9/9/09 (Warning: I will be repeating this headline in 100 years!)

admin — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 19:01:28 +0000

It’s all about The Beatles and Rock Band today… Oh ya, and the movie 9. For me the big deal today is that Lucy started big girl school, I wasn’t there for drop-off, but I’m going to surprise her and show up when she gets out… Her Mom said she was “line leader” this morning and was really excited, that makes me happy! A few of you have spotted our CRN billboards and sent me the locations, Thanks! (I want to take the kids to see one, I think they’d think it was cool that Daddy and Stench were on there). I have been really into Third Eye Blind’s new album Ursa Major, I highly recommend it…. But I’m a huge 3EB fan, I’ve also been into Anberlin. It is supposed to get hot again… But it still won’t feel like summer, there is just a fall vibe that sets in when the kids go back and football starts. I’m really amped for the Lobster Fest, we’ll be there Friday the 18th and Saturday the 19th, but there is cool stuff going on all weekend, you can print a discount admission coupon at their site! (and check out the great line-up of bands) The fires reignited my interest in photography, so I’ll try and post some more of my photos here.

Where did he conceal the gun? One fast monkey. I hope nothing sticks to them. At least we’re not number 1! Who gave them a hand? It’s not a tumor. 9/9/09 info. But were the packages on time? Happy 100! Don’t cry over spilled onions. Your dog food could kill Fido… and you!

Do something 9-Tastic today!

Rock On, Jack